Association of Internet Professionals Hires New Executive Director.Business Editors/Internet Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000 Association of Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the Professionals Brings Experienced Association Manager on Board to Expand Industry Representation The Association of Internet Professionals (AIP AIP acute intermittent porphyria. AIP Acute intermittent porphyria ) today announced the hiring of Stephen P. Lawson as the new Executive Director of the association. Andrew Q. Kraft, the previous Executive Director, has agreed to remain on and assist during the transition in the role of Managing Director. Mr. Lawson most recently held the position of Executive Director of Optimist Clubs International, the world's 4th largest civic association, where he oversaw o·ver·saw v. Past tense of oversee. an international membership of over 150,000 and over 4,200 clubs. Previously, Mr. Lawson was CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the United States Junior Chamber The United States Junior Chamber (JCs or more commonly Jaycees) is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. Areas of emphasis are business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and of Commerce (US Jaycees), an organization with over 200,000 members and 3,000 chapters nationwide. "Andrew Kraft has done a tremendous job moving AIP from its humble beginnings Humble Beginnings was an American pop punk band from New Jersey. While never gaining large-scale success, many of the band's members went on to mainstream success with other outfits. to its role as an industry leader today. Both Andrew and the Board recognized a need for an experienced association executive to help AIP take the next steps in its growth," said AIP Chair David Munaretto. "Steve brings extensive association management experience to the table, as well as a track record securing the resources that organizations need to reach the 'next level.' Under Steve's leadership, we expect to dramatically enhance AIP's already extensive growth, supporting and expanding our national and international membership in our goal to support, represent and unify 1. (database, product) Unify - A relational database produced by Unify Corporation. 2. (algorithm) unify - To perform unification. the global community of Internet professionals. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , however, Steve's chapter and regional club experience will allow us to expand our chapter program worldwide at an unprecedented rate." "As the industry's largest and fastest growing paid-membership base professional association, AIP is the clear leader in the industry," said new AIP Executive Director Stephen P. Lawson. "I am excited about the opportunity to continue to expand AIP's leadership role in the all-important Internet marketspace  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. . AIP is the association of the Internet industry, and I look forward to working with the board, the chapter leaders, and our staff to truly bring about the promise of a unified industry voice for standards, policy, networking and professional benefits." About the Association of Internet Professionals (AIP) The Association of Internet Professionals (AIP) is the premier professional association for Internet professionals worldwide. AIP, founded in 1994, is the largest and fastest growing professional association in the industry. In order to unify, support and represent the global community of Internet professionals, AIP provides the benefits and programs that allow both its individual and corporate members to succeed in today's Internet/Intranet/Extranet marketplace. The organization also serves as the voice of Internet professionals and industry corporations before the public, press, and within the online community on issues shaping the future of the Internet. AIP's web site can be found at www.association.org. |
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